Executive Director (Senior Living)

Seaton Hagerstown

$120K *
York, PA 17403In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related, required; state-specific Administrator licensure for Maryland candidates.
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in operational oversight and financial management.
  • Prior experience as Executive Director or in operational leadership in senior living or healthcare is preferred.
  • State-specific Administrator License/Certification is necessary; Maryland candidates may qualify with training enrollment.
  • Proven track record in driving occupancy growth and enhancing financial performance is preferred.
  • Strong skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential.
  • Experience with Medicaid programs may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain community financials and align performance with budgetary goals.
  • Foster a resident-centered culture that values service and engagement.
  • Lead and support team development through hiring, training, and coaching.
  • Collaborate with sales to enhance occupancy and revenue.
  • Cultivate community relationships to boost referrals and lead generation.
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations for assisted living and memory care.

Benefits

  • Flexible leadership schedule with on-call responsibilities.
  • Opportunity for company-sponsored licensing support for Maryland candidates.
  • Supportive community environment for residents and team members.
  • Regular engagement activities with residents and families, enhancing community connection.
Full Job Description
Executive Director, you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As the Executive Director, your role includes providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure exceptional service, financial performance, and a vibrant community culture. You will represent the community externally, foster collaboration internally, and lead by example through clear communication, accountability, and compassionate leadership.

Position Highlights:
  • Status: FULL TIME
  • Schedule: Flexible leadership schedule with MOD coverage, on-call responsibilities, and operational flexibility required based on community needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency support as needed
  • Location: 2321 Freedom Way, York, PA 1740
  • Rate of Pay: $120k Annually
  • Travel: 0%

What You'll Do:

Operational Leadership
  • Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with budgeted goals
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational and ownership standards
  • Maintain full responsibility for community financials, budgets, and operational performance metrics
  • Drive achievement of NOI, occupancy, and resident engagement targets
  • Monitor and manage operating costs, labor, and collections in alignment with financial expectations

Customer-Focused Culture
  • Champion a resident-centered model of care that prioritizes service, dignity, and engagement
  • Foster a supportive environment for residents, families, and team members alike
  • Support all program areas-clinical, memory care, dining, and life enrichment-with functional oversight
  • Hold regular Town Hall and/or Resident Council meetings, and ensure family communications and care plan reviews are consistent

Team & Talent Development
  • Provide visible leadership to department heads and community team members
  • Hire, train, develop, and coach staff to achieve high performance and job satisfaction
  • Implement policies and procedures that promote compliance, accountability, and professional growth
  • Support an inclusive, collaborative, and performance-driven work culture

Business Development & Sales Strategy
  • Partner with the sales team to drive occupancy and maximize top-line revenue
  • Contribute to pricing strategy and evaluate local market trends to maintain competitive positioning
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships within the community to support lead generation and referrals
  • Lead external business development strategy with clear accountabilities and measurable outcomes

Assisted Living / Memory Care (as applicable)
  • Ensure compliance with state AL/MC regulations, policies, and resident documentation
  • Lead monthly "at-risk" meetings and family engagement efforts
  • Oversee specialized programming (e.g., SHINE4 Memory Care) to ensure effectiveness
  • Ensure wellness and care plans are properly implemented and tracked

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field preferred; degree required in lieu of active state-specific Administrator licensure/certification for Maryland candidates
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience required, including operational oversight, financial management, team leadership, and customer/client service
  • Executive Director, senior living, healthcare, hospitality, multi-site, or comparable operational leadership experience preferred
  • State-specific Administrator License/Certification required. Maryland-specific: Candidates who do not currently hold an Assisted Living Administrator license may still be considered if enrolled in a Department-approved manager training program within 6 months of employment, in accordance with state regulations. Company-sponsored licensing support available.
  • Demonstrated success in operational leadership, occupancy/census growth, financial performance, and team development preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required
  • Experience with Medicaid programs a plus, depending on community/state requirements
  • Participation in rotating on-call schedule and Manager on Duty (MOD) evening/weekend coverage required

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